Best Southwest Midwifery
Holistic & Culturally Centered Care
ABOUT US
Best Southwest Midwifery is a new Certified Nurse-Midwifery practice located in Duncanville, TX to increase access to affordable and competent midwifery care. We collaborate with a team of health care professionals within our community to promote health and wellness throughout the lifespan for women and infants.
What is a Certified
Nurse-Midwife (CNM)?
Certified Nurse-Midwives are trained in two disciplines: nursing and midwifery. They earn graduate level degrees from midwifery institutions accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education and are licensed as Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, commonly known as Nurse-Practitioners, in the state by the Texas Board of Nursing. CNMs hold national credentials from the American Midwifery Certification Board that designates them as Certified Nurse-Midwives. In Texas, CNMs work closely with physicians to collaborate with, co-manage, or even to transfer clients if indicated.
As Advanced Practice Registered Nurses,
CNMs are credentialed to provide:
Monday - Friday 11:00 - 18:30
Saturday 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday 12:30 - 16:30
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Primary care.
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Gynecologic and family planning services.
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Preconception care.
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Care during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum.
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Care of the newborn for the first 28 days of life.
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Treatment of male partners for sexually transmitted illnesses.
For more information about Certified Nurse-Midwives, visit www.midwife.org
Our
Philosophy
Best Southwest Midwifery believes in and practice within the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Hallmarks of Midwifery (https://www.midwife.org/Our-Philosophy-of-Care). In addition to these standards, our specific philosophy of care includes:
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Recognition of social injustice due to structural racism.
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Advocacy for marginalized people groups including, but not limited to, BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities.
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Promotion of the family unit and individual microcultures.
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Collaboration with members in the community to combat health disparities.
Meet Our Midwife
Ashley Greene, MSN, APRN, CNM
Hi there! I’m Midwife Ashley, CNM. Born and raised in Dallas, TX, I feel very connected to my community. I’m a wife to my best friend and the mother of three sweet little boys and one sweet little girl. When I’m not catching babies, you can usually find me out and about supporting local community businesses, attending events with my family, and/or taking care of my chickens and garden.
Services
Annual Well Persons Physical Exams (including the peri-menopausal years) Co-management of well-controlled pre-existing conditions Diagnostic Testing Immunizations Health & Wellness Promotion
Pelvic Exams/Pap smears Sexually Transmitted Infections Testing & Treatment Contraception Initiation & Management
Newborn Exams Newborn Metabolic Screening Congenital Heart Defect Screening Growth Assessments Lactation Support Counseling & Education Vitamins, Antibiotics, and Vaccines
Counseling & Education Identification of Risk Factors Initiation of Desired Preventive Measures Promotion of Optimal Wellness for Childbearing
We specialize in community (out of hospital) birth and want to keep community birth a safe and joyous option for families. Our perinatal care begins once you find out you’re expecting.
Counseling & Education Contraception Initial & Management (if desired) Promotion of Health & Wellness